Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
acanthocephalum
ID:
133897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 318 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133226



Common Names

  • Erodiophyllum
  • Needle-Leafed Daisy
  • Acanthocephalum


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Description

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum (also called Acanthocephalous Erodiophyllum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Andes Mountains. It is a low-growing plant with a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum?

Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum

What is the natural habitat of Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum?

It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Erodiophyllum acanthocephalum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Species in the Erodiophyllum genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94039: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.